The Advantages of Classic Wood Fencing

May 3, 2018

Is there anything more classic than a wooden picket fence? While this traditional design has had quite a few upgrades since Tom Sawyer’s time, its advantages have remained consistent. Today we’ll take a closer look at why wood fences are still one of the most popular options for homeowners looking to add protection and property value.

Versatility

Not only do you have a wide variety of wood to choose from when it comes to your new fence—anything from the uniform cedar to the resilient redwood—but also you get to select the best finish to top it off. Additionally, we offer the budget-friendly option of pressure-treated wood. It’s usually made from an inexpensive pine or fir and then treated with chemicals to help protect the wood from common pests and rot. Thanks to stains, this option can then mimic the look of other, more expensive, grades and/or colors. Or, if you’re planning on just painting your new fence to match the colors of your home’s exterior, you can go with this variety and save yourself some money, since you won’t see the natural grain anyway.

Affordability

While we mentioned that pressure-treated wood is the most affordable, wooden fences are all typically less expensive than many of their competitors. Most metals are more costly to manufacture, so electing this natural material automatically gives you more room in the budget. Additionally, installing this type of fence statistically improves your property value, making your investment that much more cost effective. Let’s not forget that many of our fencing options come with a limited lifetime warranty, so with the right maintenance, yours can last a very long time.

Appearance

Above all else, many people just prefer the look of wooden fencing! Whether they’re a fan of the traditional outline or the way they coordinate with existing home styles, people pick this type of fence all of the time. Not to mention, it comes in a wide array of shapes and sizes, so you can install a picketed variety or go for something a little more ornate. Whatever you prefer, try to make sure it echoes the design elements you already have in your exterior—that way you have symmetry throughout, along with the privacy afforded by fencing.

We’ve specialized in fencing throughout Maryland for 20 years! So, we can work with you to pick the best style and material for your place. Whether you decide to capitalize on the many advantages of wooden fencing or you go with another option, we can walk you through every step of the installation. To get started, give us a call for a free quote today!

Testimonials

The guys were all wonderful. They showed up on time, got right to work. Even tried to find other options for bringing in supplies other than through the house. They were ridiculously helpful with every step of the process. They even removed some excess wood for me. I couldn't have asked for a more friendly, helpful and professional team. Very knowledgeable about what they were doing. It was quick and easy!! I thought the price was fair and went along with all the other estimates I had received, however with the quality and professionalism, the price exceeded my expectations. Thank you!!!

Fencing Customer, Baltimore County, MD

The crew was on time, solved a technical problem ( the fence is a few inches from neighbors deck) and had the work complete and the site clean as scheduled. They answered my questions and appear to enjoy building fences. I only wish they had a business cards I could give to neighbors who admired the work.

Fencing Customer, Baltimore County, MD

My wife and I recently purchased a new home and needed a fence. We contacted excel among a few others and had them come out to perform a free estimate of what we were looking for. They were great in helping us decide on what would be best for our needs now and in the future, and really worked with us on our budget as well to keep it as affordable as possible. In getting quotes from some of their competitors, excel came in SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than the other quotes I received. One of our biggest worries was that we had two dogs and unfortunately we booked too late to have the fence installed prior to our moving in. Excel was great in providing temporary fencing for us so we could still allow our dogs out back without having to worry. On the date of install they arrived exactly as scheduled, first thing in the morning. Everything with the install went great. It took two days to complete, and looks even better than we had hoped. I would happily choose excel again in the future if I ever need anymore work done.